Last Name Matalon

The surname Matalon is of Sephardic Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Matat," meaning "gift of God." It is believed to have originated in Spain or Portugal during the time of the Spanish Inquisition when many Jews were forced to convert to Christianity. Those who kept their Jewish faith may have adopted this surname as a way to conceal their true heritage. Today, the name is most commonly found among Sephardic Jewish communities.

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